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Packaging Manager-Opening

Mother's Cake & Cookie Co., an 85 year old leader in the manufacture and distribution of packaged cookies is seeking a skilled packaging professional to provide technical expertise, direction, and assistance to the Company in the use development and purchase of packaging materials. Responsibilities: *Develops and maintains written specifications & standards for packaging materials. *Purchases packaging materials, consistent with material and price specifications. *Researches and evaluates packaging alternatives, making recommendations for improvements to quality, manufacture, distribution efficiencies, and reduced cost. Coordinates packaging trials and evaluates results. *Assist in the development and maintenance of packaging material quality control program and assists QA and Manufacturing to identify and resolve packaging issues related to quality or processing. *Assists in development of new packaging formats and graphic design, specification and cost standards. *Coordinates the development and purchasing of all packaging materials. *Maintains resources and records of government regulations realted to product packaging and assures compliance with packaging material regulations. *Provides recommendations on the use of UPC symbols and acts as UPC Coordinator with the Uniform Code Council. Requirements: Two-three years college-level technical courses and minimum four years experience in the design, production, purchasing and use of a wide variety of packaging materials. Must have understanding of test equipment and the ability to interpret and evaluate results. Advanced computer skills using spreadsheets, word processing, graphics and package design is required as well as the ability to accurately match colors. To Apply: Mail or fax resume with salalry history to: Mother's Cake & Cookie Co. st Ave. Oakland, CA 94621 Fax EOE-AA M/F/D/V